Production Planner: Master Schedule & Lean Execution

Electrical Components International; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Components International in Foxborough, MA is seeking an experienced Production Planner to convert customer demand into build plans that meet on-time delivery and cost targets. You will balance orders, forecasts, capacity, labor, and materials with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality.

Reporting to the VP/GM MRG, the role requires 3+ years in production planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong Excel data analysis.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field; equivalent manufacturing planning experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years production planning, scheduling, or materials planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems for scheduling, work order management, and inventory control.
• Cable and wire harness experience a plus; understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish the master production schedule, balancing customer demand, plant capacity, labor availability, and material supply.
• Convert customer orders and forecasts into executable build plans, releasing work orders to the production floor with correct quantities and due dates.
• Analyze demand signals, order backlog, and inventory positions to determine material and labor requirements.
• Plan and monitor raw material, component, and work-in-process inventory levels to support the schedule while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to expedite critical parts, resolve shortages, and confirm supplier delivery commitments.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and delivery risks to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales.
• Monitor planning data accuracy in ERP/MRP including lead times, safety stock, and routings.
• Support SIOP with capacity analysis, load projections, and demand reviews.
• Assist with production bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts and participate in Lean initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP experience

Excel data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Operations coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Electrical Components International in Foxborough, MA is seeking an experienced Production Planner to convert customer demand into build plans that meet on-time delivery and cost targets. You will balance orders, forecasts, capacity, labor, and materials with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality.

Reporting to the VP/GM MRG, the role requires 3+ years in production planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong Excel data analysis.